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pout

UK/paut/US
GREC2

Definitions

v.

To push out one's lips to show displeasure or sulkiness

撅嘴,噘嘴;生闷气

n.

A facial expression with lips pushed out, showing displeasure or sulkiness

撅嘴的表情;生气

Root Breakdown

Native English
poutother
=pout

Common Collocations

  • 1.pout one's lips噘起嘴唇
  • 2.[sulky pout]赌气撅嘴
  • 3.pout in displeasure不满地撅嘴

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The child pouted and crossed her arms when told she couldn't have dessert.

  • 2.

    He pouted for hours after losing the board game.

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